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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$104,500 / year
≈ $8,700 per month · $50.24 per hour
Low $79,500Average $104,500High $135,000
Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Measured directly from the Stock Awards and Option Awards reported for 116 CEOs in the latest SEC proxy statements (Form DEF 14A) of 99 public companies. Equity is granted at the company level and varies widely with size and industry. See executive compensation.
Typical performance metrics
Total Shareholder Return (TSR): stock price appreciation plus reinvested dividends. Most plans track relative TSR against a peer group or market index rather than absolute TSR.
Earnings per Share (EPS): multi-year bottom-line growth and core profitability. Companies frequently use absolute EPS growth targets over a 3-year cumulative cycle.
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) / Return on Equity (ROE): how efficiently management allocates capital to generate long-term value.
Free Cash Flow (FCF) / EBITDA Growth: sustained cash generation and operational expansion, independent of capital structure shifts.
Metric selection reflects widely used practice among large public companies. Sources: Meridian Compensation Partners, Compensation Advisory Partners.
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About this role
Intermediate Secretary Chief Executive Officer Section is a mid-level professional role that handles the full range of standard work in the function, focused on Secretary Chief Executive Officer in the General job family. The title carries Section-level responsibility, indicating a section scope within a department.
Typical experience: 25+ years at the Chief Executive / President level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Set enterprise strategy and drive company performance across all functions
Serve as primary interface with the board of directors and shareholders
Own financial results, capital allocation, and shareholder value creation
Represent the company externally to investors, media, regulators, and the public
Build and lead the executive leadership team
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Executive exemption
Managerial roles at this level typically qualify for the Executive exemption because they customarily direct the work of two or more full-time employees and have authority over hiring, firing, or promotion decisions. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Career ladder and pay outlook
Median base pay at each level of the Secretary Chief Executive Officer ladder. Titles vary by company; levels compare role scope.
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Intermediate Secretary Chief Executive Officer Section make?
The median market pay for a Intermediate Secretary Chief Executive Officer Section in the United States is about $104,500 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Intermediate Secretary Chief Executive Officer Section?
A typical market range for a Intermediate Secretary Chief Executive Officer Section runs from about $89,000 to $120,000, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Intermediate Secretary Chief Executive Officer Section pays 20% above the average across 1,467 roles in the General job family (family average $87,000).
How much does a Intermediate Secretary Chief Executive Officer Section make?
The average base salary for a Intermediate Secretary Chief Executive Officer Section in the United States is $104,500 per year, or about $50.24 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $79,500 and $135,000 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other General roles?
The General job family averages $87,000 across 1,467 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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